LO-GO Appointments QLD,a niche Local Government recruitment agency, is assisting a Far North Queensland Council in the search for an experienced Governance Officer / Child Safety Contact Officer for a six month temporary assignment to cover a period of secondment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional who enjoys operational, hands-on work and can confidently manage a diverse governance portfolio. While the position is ideally based onsite, Council is also open to considering a remote working arrangement for the right candidate, with an initial period onsite for induction and systems training.
About the role
Reporting within the Office of the CEO, you will be responsible for the hands-on delivery of a wide range of governance functions, including:
- Managing Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy applications
- Providing Privacy Officer support, including data breach management and legislative compliance
- Coordinating complaints management, including Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs), administrative action complaints and external agency correspondence
- Maintaining statutory registers, delegations and governance documentation
- Drafting and reviewing governance policies and procedures
- Coordinating governance reporting, annual reporting requirements and Audit & Risk Committee reporting
- Administering Council's compliance calendar, insurance renewals and claims
- Providing governance advice across the organisation
- Undertaking the Child Safety Contact Officer responsibilities,
including administration of the Reportable Conduct Scheme
- Providing day-to-day guidance to a very small Records Management team while maintaining oversight of Council's records management function
About you To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a Governance, Compliance, RTI, Privacy or Complaints role, ideally within QLD Local Government
- Sound knowledge of governance legislation and contemporary governance practices
- Experience interpreting legislation, preparing correspondence and managing governance casework
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory timeframes
- Previous experience providing day-to-day guidance or supervision to a small team will be highly regarded
- Experience with the Child Safe Organisations framework is desirable but not essential. Candidates with solid governance experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
What's on offer
- Immediate commencement available
- Accommodation provided for candidates relocating to the region for the duration
- Remote working arrangement considered for suitably experienced candidates
- Negotiable hourly rate based on experience
- Opportunity to join a supportive Council and make an immediate impact across a broad governance portfolio
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact LO-GO Appointments (QLD) on (07) 5477 5433 5477 5433) or email
[email protected]
📌 Governance Officer / Child Safety Contact Officer (Cairns)
🏢 LO-GO Appointments QLD
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